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Historic Cumbria: Off the Beaten Track
Beth Pipe
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Description for Historic Cumbria: Off the Beaten Track
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs and walks takes us through the Cumbrian region, tracing the human stories and the secretive paths of this beautiful landscape. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
With over 14 million visitors each year, you may think it's odd to describe Cumbria as undiscovered, but the reality is the majority of those 14 million visitors return time and again to the same, well-trodden spots. This book turns the spotlight away from the tourist honey-pots, and on to the hidden gems that are so often missed. Historic Cumbria: Off the Beaten Track whisks the reader away to untold medieval tales, to rarely seen vistas of Cumbria's rugged landscapes, and reveals how people have marked their existence on the region's hills, valleys and coasts.
With over 14 million visitors each year, you may think it's odd to describe Cumbria as undiscovered, but the reality is the majority of those 14 million visitors return time and again to the same, well-trodden spots. This book turns the spotlight away from the tourist honey-pots, and on to the hidden gems that are so often missed. Historic Cumbria: Off the Beaten Track whisks the reader away to untold medieval tales, to rarely seen vistas of Cumbria's rugged landscapes, and reveals how people have marked their existence on the region's hills, valleys and coasts.
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445645643
SKU
V9781445645643
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-26
About Beth Pipe
Beth & Steve returned to Steve's roots in Cumbria in January 2011. What started out as an enthusiastic and popular blog developed into a strong following across social media and led to writing and photography commissions for a variety of magazines and websites. They currently work with a range of organisations and publications including Cumbria Wildlife Trust, The Outdoor Guide ... Read more
Reviews for Historic Cumbria: Off the Beaten Track
`This is a truly lovely little book and an invaluable companion on any walk or wander around the Lake District ... It gives a fascinating and very readable background...'
Sir Chris Bonington CVO CBE DL
`This brilliant book gives you lots of background information to fill in the picture... You'll enjoy walking around places such as Haweswater or ... Read more
Sir Chris Bonington CVO CBE DL
`This brilliant book gives you lots of background information to fill in the picture... You'll enjoy walking around places such as Haweswater or ... Read more